#Meningitis is a serious and potentially life threatening infection that requires urgent attention.
Be aware of the symptoms:
➡️High fever
➡️Severe headache
➡️Vomiting
➡️Stiff neck
➡️Sensitivity to light
Protect yourself and others by: ✔️Practicing good hygiene
✔️Avoiding overcrowded spaces
✔️ Getting vaccinated
If you notice any symptoms, seek medical care immediately.
Early detection and treatment save lives!!
#MeningitisAwareness #HealthyLiving #NCDCNigeria
Be aware of the symptoms:
➡️High fever
➡️Severe headache
➡️Vomiting
➡️Stiff neck
➡️Sensitivity to light
Protect yourself and others by: ✔️Practicing good hygiene
✔️Avoiding overcrowded spaces
✔️ Getting vaccinated
If you notice any symptoms, seek medical care immediately.
Early detection and treatment save lives!!
#MeningitisAwareness #HealthyLiving #NCDCNigeria
#HealthTip Monday
🌿 Good health doesn’t happen by chance, it’s the result of consistent healthy choices every day. Taking care of your body and mind helps you stay strong and energized.
Here are 5 important tips to guide you:
🥗 Eat a balanced diet : Nourish your body with the right mix of fruits, vegetables, proteins, and whole grains.
💧 Stay hydrated : Water keeps your body functioning properly and your energy levels up.
🏃 Be physically active: Regular exercise strengthens your heart, muscles, and mind.
😴 Get enough sleep: Rest is essential for recovery, focus, and overall wellness.
🧘 Manage stress : Find healthy ways to relax, breathe, and protect your mental health.
👉Stay Intentional, Stay consistent, and Choose health every single day!
#HealthTipMonday #StayHealthy #NCDCNigeria
🌿 Good health doesn’t happen by chance, it’s the result of consistent healthy choices every day. Taking care of your body and mind helps you stay strong and energized.
Here are 5 important tips to guide you:
🥗 Eat a balanced diet : Nourish your body with the right mix of fruits, vegetables, proteins, and whole grains.
💧 Stay hydrated : Water keeps your body functioning properly and your energy levels up.
🏃 Be physically active: Regular exercise strengthens your heart, muscles, and mind.
😴 Get enough sleep: Rest is essential for recovery, focus, and overall wellness.
🧘 Manage stress : Find healthy ways to relax, breathe, and protect your mental health.
👉Stay Intentional, Stay consistent, and Choose health every single day!
#HealthTipMonday #StayHealthy #NCDCNigeria
A safe workplace isn’t just injury free it’s also stress-aware, supportive, and mentally healthy.
This April 28, on World Day for Safety and Health at Work, we’re highlighting the importance of psychosocial safety because mental well-being matters as much as physical protection.
What does a healthy psychosocial work environment look like?
✅Manageable workloads and clear roles
✅Support from leadership and colleagues
✅Respect, fairness, and open communication
✅The ability to speak up without fear
When these are missing, stress, fatigue, and poor communication can lead to errors, lower productivity, and lasting harm to our health.
Let’s look out for one another, raise concerns openly, and build a safer, healthier, more resilient workplace together.
#WorldDayForSafetyAndHealthAtWork #HealthyWorkplace #NCDCNigeria
This April 28, on World Day for Safety and Health at Work, we’re highlighting the importance of psychosocial safety because mental well-being matters as much as physical protection.
What does a healthy psychosocial work environment look like?
✅Manageable workloads and clear roles
✅Support from leadership and colleagues
✅Respect, fairness, and open communication
✅The ability to speak up without fear
When these are missing, stress, fatigue, and poor communication can lead to errors, lower productivity, and lasting harm to our health.
Let’s look out for one another, raise concerns openly, and build a safer, healthier, more resilient workplace together.
#WorldDayForSafetyAndHealthAtWork #HealthyWorkplace #NCDCNigeria
Protect yourself from Diphtheria!
✅ Get vaccinated
🥵 Watch for symptoms: sore throat, fever, difficulty breathing
🏥 Seek medical help early
🚧 Isolate suspected cases
😷 Wear protective gear (for healthcare workers)
📢 Report cases immediately
Stay safe.
#FightAgainstDiphtheria #NCDCNigeria
✅ Get vaccinated
🥵 Watch for symptoms: sore throat, fever, difficulty breathing
🏥 Seek medical help early
🚧 Isolate suspected cases
😷 Wear protective gear (for healthcare workers)
📢 Report cases immediately
Stay safe.
#FightAgainstDiphtheria #NCDCNigeria
HealthTipMonday: 5 Simple Steps to Prevent Waterborne Diseases 💧
Waterborne diseases occur when bacteria, viruses, and parasites contaminate water sources due to poor sanitation, sewage disposal, or agricultural runoff.
Drinking or coming into contact with contaminated water can cause cholera, typhoid, and dysentery, leading to diarrhea, vomiting, and dehydration. Protect yourself and your family with these simple steps:
✅ Drink only safe, treated, or boiled water
✅ Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly before eating
✅ Practice proper hand hygiene—wash with soap and water after using the toilet and before meals
✅ Store water in clean, covered containers
✅ Avoid open defecation to keep the environment clean
Clean water = Better health. Stay safe, stay healthy! 💙
#HealthTipMonday #TakeResponsibility #CleanWaterMatters #NCDCNigeria
Waterborne diseases occur when bacteria, viruses, and parasites contaminate water sources due to poor sanitation, sewage disposal, or agricultural runoff.
Drinking or coming into contact with contaminated water can cause cholera, typhoid, and dysentery, leading to diarrhea, vomiting, and dehydration. Protect yourself and your family with these simple steps:
✅ Drink only safe, treated, or boiled water
✅ Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly before eating
✅ Practice proper hand hygiene—wash with soap and water after using the toilet and before meals
✅ Store water in clean, covered containers
✅ Avoid open defecation to keep the environment clean
Clean water = Better health. Stay safe, stay healthy! 💙
#HealthTipMonday #TakeResponsibility #CleanWaterMatters #NCDCNigeria
Antibiotics are lifesavers when used correctly but misuse can make infections harder to treat. 🦠💊
#AntimicrobialResistance (AMR) is a growing public health threat caused by self-medication, incomplete doses, and improper antibiotic use. Protect yourself and others by using antibiotics only as prescribed.
✅ Complete your medications
✅ Avoid self-medication
✅ Practice good hygiene
✅ Seek medical care when symptoms persist
Together, we can fight AMR and keep treatments effective for the future.
#StopAMR #HealthAwareness #NCDCNigeria #StaySafe
#AntimicrobialResistance (AMR) is a growing public health threat caused by self-medication, incomplete doses, and improper antibiotic use. Protect yourself and others by using antibiotics only as prescribed.
✅ Complete your medications
✅ Avoid self-medication
✅ Practice good hygiene
✅ Seek medical care when symptoms persist
Together, we can fight AMR and keep treatments effective for the future.
#StopAMR #HealthAwareness #NCDCNigeria #StaySafe
🚨 PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY 🚨
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has announced that Nigeria currently has no confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), following the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and a reported imported case in Uganda.
🦠 Ebola Virus Disease is a severe viral illness transmitted through direct contact with infected bodily fluids or contaminated materials.
Common symptoms include:
✅Fever
✅Headache
✅Weakness
✅Muscle pain
✅Vomiting
✅Diarrhoea
✅severe cases, unexplained bleeding.
The NCDC is actively strengthening surveillance, laboratory readiness, infection prevention, and public awareness efforts across the country. Nigerians are advised to remain calm, maintain good hand hygiene, avoid misinformation, and report unusual illnesses promptly.
Stay informed through official public health channels only. Together, we can strengthen preparedness and protect public health.
#Ebola #PublicHealth #NCDCNigeria #HealthSecurity
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has announced that Nigeria currently has no confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), following the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and a reported imported case in Uganda.
🦠 Ebola Virus Disease is a severe viral illness transmitted through direct contact with infected bodily fluids or contaminated materials.
Common symptoms include:
✅Fever
✅Headache
✅Weakness
✅Muscle pain
✅Vomiting
✅Diarrhoea
✅severe cases, unexplained bleeding.
The NCDC is actively strengthening surveillance, laboratory readiness, infection prevention, and public awareness efforts across the country. Nigerians are advised to remain calm, maintain good hand hygiene, avoid misinformation, and report unusual illnesses promptly.
Stay informed through official public health channels only. Together, we can strengthen preparedness and protect public health.
#Ebola #PublicHealth #NCDCNigeria #HealthSecurity
Ebola is real, deadly, and preventable with the right awareness. Stay informed, stay safe. 🦠
#EbolaAwareness #DiseasePrevention #NCDCNigeria
#EbolaAwareness #DiseasePrevention #NCDCNigeria
Not every fever is Ebola. Stay informed and trust healthcare professionals to separate facts from myths through proper diagnosis and testing.
#EbolaAwareness #StopMisinformation #NCDCNigeria
#EbolaAwareness #StopMisinformation #NCDCNigeria
Stay calm, stay informed. Follow verified public health updates and avoid panic over #Ebola outbreaks in other countries.
#EbolaAwareness #NCDCNigeria
#EbolaAwareness #NCDCNigeria
📝Join us for a National Webinar on “Strengthening Cholera Laboratory Systems for Improved Cholera Diagnosis, Reporting, and Surveillance in Nigeria.”
This important engagement will bring together public health experts, laboratory professionals, and stakeholders to discuss strategies for improving cholera detection, diagnostics, biosafety practices, and coordinated surveillance systems across Nigeria.
📅 Date: Monday, 25 May 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM (WAT)
📍 Venue: Zoom
🔗Join here: https://umaryland-echo.zoom.us/j/93208586379?pwd=cbcFpQhzsTWeVgIdQgTZ6WJIKtIZww.1
Hosted by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention(NCDC) in collaboration with WHO and the Global Task Force for Cholera Control (GTFCC).
Together, we can strengthen laboratory preparedness and improve response to cholera outbreaks nationwide.
#CholeraControl #DiseaseSurveillance #NCDCNigeria #WHO #GTFCC
This important engagement will bring together public health experts, laboratory professionals, and stakeholders to discuss strategies for improving cholera detection, diagnostics, biosafety practices, and coordinated surveillance systems across Nigeria.
📅 Date: Monday, 25 May 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM (WAT)
📍 Venue: Zoom
🔗Join here: https://umaryland-echo.zoom.us/j/93208586379?pwd=cbcFpQhzsTWeVgIdQgTZ6WJIKtIZww.1
Hosted by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention(NCDC) in collaboration with WHO and the Global Task Force for Cholera Control (GTFCC).
Together, we can strengthen laboratory preparedness and improve response to cholera outbreaks nationwide.
#CholeraControl #DiseaseSurveillance #NCDCNigeria #WHO #GTFCC
Happy Children’s Day! 🎉
Every child deserves a healthy future. Protect our children by using antibiotics responsibly and only when prescribed by a qualified healthcare professional.
Together, we can help combat antimicrobial resistance and keep our children safe and healthy.
#ChildrensDay #AntibioticAwareness #HealthyFuture #AMR #NCDCNigeria
Every child deserves a healthy future. Protect our children by using antibiotics responsibly and only when prescribed by a qualified healthcare professional.
Together, we can help combat antimicrobial resistance and keep our children safe and healthy.
#ChildrensDay #AntibioticAwareness #HealthyFuture #AMR #NCDCNigeria
Eid Mubarak from the NCDC! 🌙✨
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control & Prevention joins millions of Muslims across Nigeria and around the world in celebrating Eid-el-Kabir. May this season bring you joy, peace, and good health.
As you celebrate with family and loved ones, here are a few health tips to keep everyone safe:
🐑 Handle and slaughter animals hygienically and safely
🧼 Wash hands thoroughly with soap under clean running water after handling raw meat
🍖 Ensure meat is properly and thoroughly cooked before consumption
💧 Stay hydrated throughout the day
🚗 Observe road safety — drive carefully and avoid distractions
🏥 Visit the nearest health facility promptly if you feel unwell
Your health is our priority. #CelebrateResponsibly.
#EidMubarak #EidElKabir #TakeResponsibility #NCDCNigeria #HealthForAllNigerians
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control & Prevention joins millions of Muslims across Nigeria and around the world in celebrating Eid-el-Kabir. May this season bring you joy, peace, and good health.
As you celebrate with family and loved ones, here are a few health tips to keep everyone safe:
🐑 Handle and slaughter animals hygienically and safely
🧼 Wash hands thoroughly with soap under clean running water after handling raw meat
🍖 Ensure meat is properly and thoroughly cooked before consumption
💧 Stay hydrated throughout the day
🚗 Observe road safety — drive carefully and avoid distractions
🏥 Visit the nearest health facility promptly if you feel unwell
Your health is our priority. #CelebrateResponsibly.
#EidMubarak #EidElKabir #TakeResponsibility #NCDCNigeria #HealthForAllNigerians
Stay informed with accurate and verified information about Ebola transmission, symptoms, prevention, and the current situation in Nigeria. Knowledge and early action are key to protecting ourselves and our communities.
✔️ Ebola spreads through direct contact with infected bodily fluids, contaminated materials, or infected animals.
✔️ Bushmeat from unsafe or unknown sources may increase the risk of transmission.
✔️ Anyone with symptoms or unusual illness should seek immediate medical attention.
✔️ Nigeria currently has no confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease.
Stay alert. Stay informed. Prevent misinformation.
#EbolaFAQ #EbolaAwareness #PublicHealth #NCDCNigeria #DiseasePrevention
✔️ Ebola spreads through direct contact with infected bodily fluids, contaminated materials, or infected animals.
✔️ Bushmeat from unsafe or unknown sources may increase the risk of transmission.
✔️ Anyone with symptoms or unusual illness should seek immediate medical attention.
✔️ Nigeria currently has no confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease.
Stay alert. Stay informed. Prevent misinformation.
#EbolaFAQ #EbolaAwareness #PublicHealth #NCDCNigeria #DiseasePrevention